WASHINGTON — Stumpy, a scraggly Japanese cherry blossom tree whose few skinny branches flower every spring to the delight of residents and tourists alike, is on its last legs. Arborists say Stumpy’s ...

The Japanese cherry blossom tree is one of the country’s most iconic symbols and is often regarded as its unofficial national flower. It's also a big reason why travellers dream of visiting Japan in ...

For just a few weeks every spring, Japan celebrates an annual ritual known as hanami. In theory, it’s a simple pleasure: stopping to view and appreciate the beautiful spring blossoms, most commonly ...

For many, cherry blossoms are most commonly associated with Japan. The Japanese even have a specific word for flower viewing ...

While most of the cherry blossoms in Fairmount Park have been gone for a week, the 2023 Cherry Blossom Festival was in full bloom just the same. Sakura Sunday had much to offer, from tea ceremonies ...

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AKRON, Ohio – The Downtown Akron Sakura Festival will return Saturday, April 15 with an expanded footprint and more activities, according to event organizers. It’s the third year for the festival, ...

IRMO, S.C. — When you think of the beginning of spring, you think of sunshine and flowers blooming, including the cherry blossom, a plant native to Eastern Asia. Cherry blossoms are in the South ...

BROOKLYN, New York (WABC) -- From action-packed drama by martial arts masters to groovy pop inspired by 60s go-go sounds, Japanese culture is helping the annual Cherry Blossom Festival bloom at the ...